Robert Bloch (racing driver) explained

Robert Bloch
Birth Date:26 April 1888
Birth Place:Paris, France
Death Place:Paris, France
Years:–,
Team(S):Lorraine-Dietrich
C.T. Weymann
Best Finish:1st
Class Wins:1

Robert Bloch (26 April 18887 March 1984) was a French racing driver who, along with André Rossignol, won the 1926 24 Hours of Le Mans for French manufacturer Lorraine-Dietrich.

Career

Bloch had been part of Lorraine-Dietrich's racing team since the inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans in, finishing this edition, but struggled to complete the distance over the next two years. Following Rossignol's initial win in, Bloch was partnered with him for and the duo led a Lorraine-Dietrich dominance of the event in 1926, winning ahead of the two other entries from the company.

Bloch missed Le Mans in 1927 after Lorraine-Dietrich chose not to enter a team, but Bloch was hired by Charles Terres Weymann in to drive his privately entered Stutz Blackhawk. Bloch, with co-driver Édouard Brisson, finished the race second overall behind the factory Bentley team.

Bloch also competed in the 1925 24 Hours of Spa, finishing fifth overall, and the 1927 Coppa Florio, finishing 12th overall and third in class.

Racing record

Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results

YearTeamCo-DriversCarClassLaps
Société Lorraine De Dietrich
et Cie
. StalterLorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Sport [15CV]5.08819th=2nd
Société Lorraine De Dietrich
et Cie
. StalterLorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Sport5.0112DNF
(Engine)
Société Lorraine De Dietrich
et Cie
Léon Saint-PaulLorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Sport5.033DNF
(Accident)
Société Lorraine De Dietrich
et Cie
André RossignolLorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Le Mans5.01481st1st
Société de Carrosserie Weymann Édouard BrissonStutz Model BB Blackhawk5.01542nd2nd

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